Poorna Bandara

Poorna Bandara has diverse work experience spanning over several years. Poorna is currently working as the Vice President at WIA Systems Inc, a position they have held since January 2020.

Prior to this, Poorna held various roles at IFS, starting from 2004. Their most recent role at IFS was Vice President Consulting, where they were responsible for the success of IFS customers in the region. During their time at IFS, they handled program management, consultancy, implementation guidance, and project management for critical projects. Before becoming Vice President, Poorna served as the Director Consulting Services/Program Manager, Manager Consulting Services, ERP Project Manager, and Enterprise Resources Planning Consultant at IFS.

Before joining IFS, Poorna worked at Medical Communications Singapore from 2001 to 2004 as a Software Manager. In this role, they were involved in the development of Laboratory Information Systems and Hospital Information Systems. Poorna worked on programming applications, integrations and communication, SAP integrations, Exchange Server management, critical system design, and implementation for hospitals, as well as disaster management systems.

Prior to their position at Medical Communications Singapore, Poorna worked at the same company as a Software Engineer/System Engineer from 1998 to 2000.

Their career began in 1996 at Kingslake, where they worked as a Software Engineer.

Throughout their career, Poorna Bandara has gained extensive experience in software development, program management, consultancy, and project management.

Poorna Bandara began their education at St. Thomas College Gurutalawa in 1979. Poorna attended this school until 1985, although the specific field of study is not provided. From 1985 to 1988, Poorna attended Royal College Colombo, where they focused on mathematics but did not earn a degree. Following this, from 1988 to 1990, they enrolled in vocational training at Waterfield Institute, managed by Ambassador Foundation in Pasadena, California, with a focus on business studies. Lastly, Poorna attended the University of Peradeniya from 1990 to 1995, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.